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Summer Theatre Conservatory Enrollment At Dreamcatcher Now Through June 1st
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- DREAMCATCHER REPERTORY THEATRE, professional Theatre in Residence at the Baird Center in South Orange, is beginning enrollment for its Summer Theatre Conservatory, to be offered from June 29 through July 27, 2012. Students in this varied program will take classes in subjects like acting technique, improv, voice, and dance and will have the opportunity to create and put on a show! The program is open to actors aged 10 to 13 and 14 to 17. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm (with a special performance July 27 at 7:30 pm) at Dreamcatcher's home at the Baird Center, 5 Mead Street in South Orange.
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Department of Theatre at Kean Presents "The Odyssey"
(Union, NJ) -- The Department of Theatre at Kean University will present The Odyssey in Kean University's Wilkins Theatre on February 24 through March 1. Adapted by Mary Zimmerman from the translation of The Odyssey by Robert Fitzgerald, the play is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer. With both irreverent humor and epic drama, the Kean production depicts the journey of Odysseus, whose journey encounters him with such mythical characters as Circe, Poseidon, Zeus, Hermes and the Sirens.
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"An Evening of Sondheim" to benefit The Theater Project On March 5
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Theater Project will host a benefit Monday, March 5 at 8pm entitled "An Evening of Sondheim" at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood, NJ. The performance will feature Broadway and Broadway touring actors from Maplewood, South Orange, Livingston, and other New Jersey communities, who are coming together to support The Theater Project. The event marks the Theater's debut in a new home - the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts.
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Chester Theatre Group Presents "By Jeeves"
(CHESTER, NJ) -- The Chester Theatre Group will present the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Ayckbourn musical comedy By Jeeves on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm March 2 to the 17 and Sunday at 2 pm, March 11 and 18, 2012, at the Black River Playhouse, located at the corner of Grove Street and Maple Avenue in Chester, NJ. Tickets are $24 ($22 for Seniors/Students). For reservations call 908-879-7304. For more information visit the CTG website www.chestertheatregroup.org
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Review of "Red" at George Street Playhouse
(FEBRUARY 5, 2012 -- NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- I'll put it as simply as I can Red is the best play I've seen in years. Written by John Logan, Red won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2010 and George Street's production certainly does it justice. Set in the 1950s, the play takes a look at the Russian-American painter, Mark Rothko, as he undertakes the most ambitious project of his career -- a set of murals designed exclusively for the new Four Seasons Restaurant in the Seagram's Building. While the play provides an amazing insight into the creative process of Rothko and a fascinating look into modern art, it's also a wonderful coming of age story that deals with Rothko's assistant and his quest to become an artist in his own right.
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New Jersey Rep Presents Summer In Sanctuary by Al Letson
(LONG BRANCH, NJ ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present "Summer In Sanctuary," an explosive new play by Al Letson, a nationally recognized awardwinning slam poet, performer, playwright, and the host and producer of the popular "State of the Re: Union" on National Public Radio. Performances for this limited run are March 8 - 25 and tickets can be ordered by calling 732-229-3166 or by visiting www.njrep.org.
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Phoenix Productions celebrates it's 25th year
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions will celebrate its 25th year of award winning musical theatre with a gala evening of music and memories on Saturday, February 25, at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. Dubbed "25 Years of Phoenix", the evening will include a VIP cocktail party at 6pm, a silent auction featuring theatrical memorabilia at 7pm, musical entertainment featuring past Phoenix performers and performances at 8pm, and a meet-the-cast reception at 10pm.
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L!VE Asbury Park Is Launched
(Asbury Park, NJ) -- The Founding Board of Trustees is proud to announce the creation of L!VE ASBURY PARK, an exciting new non-profit, live entertainment company. "Inspired by the rich history of entertainment and music of this City, L!VE ASBURY PARK will present musicals, concerts, plays and other events that will engage and enrich the diverse community of Asbury Park," said Artistic Director Carlos Armesto. "We want to bring the spirit of Asbury Park into all aspects of the arts. The objective is to move audiences, open minds and give you the artistic experience of a lifetime."
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Review of August Wilson's "Jitney" at Two River Theatre Company
by Gary Wien
(FEBRUARY 4, 2012 -- RED BANK, NJ) -- August Wilson's Jitney opened last night at the Two River Theatre Company in Red Bank. Wilson is undoubtedly one of the most important playwrights of the last fifty years and one of my personal favorites as well. A star-studded cast comprised of former Tony, Obie and Drama Desk winners, and veterans of Wilson's work, brought the play to life under the expert direction of Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
The Nutcracker And I
by Gary Wien
Around this time of the year, I always pity the person in charge of event calendars at arts publications. There's only so many times you can type "The Nutcracker", "A Christmas Carol", or "Handel's Messiah". Trust me, I've been there and speak from experience.
REVIEW: God Of Carnage at George Street Playhouse
by Gary Wien
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- "God of Carnage," an outrageously funny comedy, closes out the season for George Street Playhouse. The play involves a meeting between parents of two 11-year-old boys that got into a fight where one was badly injured.
Review: The Subject Was Roses
by Gary Wien
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Timmy Cleary returns from war, but finds himself smack in the middle of the on-going battle between his mother and father in Frank Gilroy's The Subject Was Roses, a powerful family drama playing at George Street Playhouse now through March 6. Michael Mastro, who was part of the cast for George Street's productions of The Pillowman and The Sunshine Boys, returns as director. He leads an exceptional cast comprised of Chris Wendelken (Timmy Cleary), Lee Sellars (John Cleary), and Stephanie Zimbalist (Nettie Cleary).
Hobo Poetry, Sword Swallowers, Live Music and Beautiful Women
by Gary Wien
Sometimes in order to do something different you have to dig into the past and that's exactly what the Yard Dogs Road Show is all about. Born from the old saloon vaudeville shows that toured the Wild West in the late 1800s, the show combines the elements of saloon vaudeville and noir burlesque. In other words - anything goes.
An interview with Playwright Mike Folie
by Gary Wien
Mike Folie is a playwright currently living in New York. He is the Playwright-In-Residence for the New Jersey Repertory Theatre Company in Long Branch. Some of his recent productions there have included Naked by the River, Panama, An Unhappy Woman, Slave Shack and The Adjustment. I spoke with Folie about Lemonade, his current production being run at NJ?Rep now through June 6th.
Interview with Alan Rachins
by Gary Wien
Alan Rachins recently finished the fifth and final year of the hit television show, "Dharma & Greg" where he played the hippie father, Larry Finklestein. Before that he had a long-running role as attorney Douglas Brackman on "L.A. Law." In addition to his television work, Alan has been in several films and theatrical productions across the country. He is currently starring in the world premiere play, "Attacks on a Heart" playing by George Street Playhouse. Alan spoke to me via phone before one of his rehearsals.
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